Singed Scale

To the veterans of the Horde, a true warrior is not measured solely by the blood drawn by their axe, but by the blows they can absorb to shield their allies. In the arid canyon of Thunder Ridge in western Durotar, lightning hides and thunder lizards crackle with volatile storm energies. Hunting these beasts requires a warrior to endure relentless electrical shocks and crushing physical strikes. The blackened, scorched scales torn from their hides offer undeniable proof of a fighter's ability to weather punishing assaults and stand firm where lesser soldiers would fall.

At the Far Watch Post on the border between Durotar and the Barrens, the veteran warrior Uzzek demands five of these scales from initiates before imparting his knowledge. In Uzzek's eyes, an initiate must possess inherent physical toughness before they can comprehend the subtle discipline of stances and tactical defense. Presenting the scales demonstrates that a warrior has the fortitude needed to combine thick hide, heavy armor, and calculated footwork into an unyielding wall against the enemies of the Horde.